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Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, 5th Edition covers the development of nursing theory; the application of different nursing theories, models and philosophies; and the expansion of these practices with a look toward the future. This text provides the opportunity for students who have learned the background of nursing theory using the companion title, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, to apply what they have learned to actual nursing practice through various patient scenarios.

Key Features

Real-life case history examples included in application chapterspromotes evidence-based practice and further demonstrates how a theory is used in practical situations.

Consistent case history featuring the patient Debbie in every chapter and the nursing plan that follows help you apply philosophies, theories and models presented in the text.

Critical thinking exercises provide a more application-based approach rather than just contemplation of theories presented.

Chapters written by contributors who utilize the work offer a unique approach to using theory in practice.

Nursing metaparadigm discussion illustrates the four center concepts with which the discipline is concerned to help you see the scope of concern for the profession.

Logical organization presents content in three distinct parts.

Glossary offers quick access to key terms throughout the text.

Table of Contents

PART I: CONCEPTUALIZATION

The Nature of Knowledge Needed for Nursing Practice

Nursing Models: Normal Science for Nursing Practice

Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Critical Thinking Structures

Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Moral Obligations

PART II: APPLICATION

Section 1: Nursing Philosophies

Nightingale’s Philosophy in Nursing Practice

Watson’s Philosophy in Nursing Practice

Benner’s Philosophy in Nursing Practice

Section 2: Nursing Models

Johnson’s Behavioral System Model in Nursing Practice

King’s Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice